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A growing manufacturing company in the Howard County area seeks a qualified Accounts Payable Specialist
Key Responsibilities
Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports. Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents, ensuring accuracy and proper approval. Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments. Maintain vendor files, ensuring all W-9 forms and related documentation are current. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Respond to vendor inquiries and communicate effectively regarding payment status. Assist with month-end closing by preparing accruals and reports as needed. Support audits by providing documentation and explanations of AP transactions. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor's preferred). Experience:
2-4 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience. Skills:
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks). Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups). Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Key Responsibilities
Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports. Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents, ensuring accuracy and proper approval. Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments. Maintain vendor files, ensuring all W-9 forms and related documentation are current. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Respond to vendor inquiries and communicate effectively regarding payment status. Assist with month-end closing by preparing accruals and reports as needed. Support audits by providing documentation and explanations of AP transactions. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor's preferred). Experience:
2-4 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience. Skills:
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks). Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups). Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.